The YMCA organization serves multiple purposes within a local community, from offering recreational sports to housing. Jim Chilsen speaks with patrons and residents of the Portland YMCA to discuss programs and activities related to recreation and social services.

Long popular at Maine agricultural fairs, harness racing is a competitive sport that runs nearly the entire year in New England. Kendra Wing and Kendrick Kwok capture the life of Orrin Phipps, the oldest harness racer in the world.

With the resurgance of skateboarding, Mary Burgess explores the skateboarding culture in Portland. Burgess discusses the changes to the construction of the skateboard and speaks to skateboards about their experiences.

Chris Joob highlights the Portland Rugby Club, speaking to its members and learning about their personal experiences and playing rugby.

Questions of perception and identity arise in the small world of local Maine wrestling.

Don Evans is a veteran of the Iraq War and survivor of a plane crash, who after two years of V.A. treatment still has not been able to feel better. Nora Saks highlights Evans efforts for rehabilitation and how he is turing to equine therapy to feel like a normal person again.

Hanuman Goleman highlights the life of Gene Herrick, a former boxer. Herrick speaks about getting into boxing, his early boxing days, and his accomplishments.

Chris Joob highlights the Portland Rugby Club, speaking to its members and learning about their personal experiences and playing rugby.

Dedicating his entire life to the Portland Boxing Club, Bobby Russo has had a positive influence on the athletes that go to the gym. Mika McGinnis documents the community and lifestyle that develops within the gym.

Roger Price documents the life of Chub Foster, a man who was a guide in the North Woods when everyone there was a woodsman.

Getting involved with the wrong crowd at a young age, Liz Leddy found boxing as a way to fix her life. Christine Heintz offers a profile on Leddy and how boxing has allowed her to stay sober.

Getting involved with the wrong crowd at a young age, Liz Leddy found boxing as a way to fix her life. Mika McGinnis offers a profile on Leddy and how boxing has allowed her to stay sober.